WATCH: Passengers On Commercial Flight Forced To Evacuate Aircraft From Wings

Passengers on an American Airlines regional jet had to evacuate the aircraft from its wings after smoke reportedly filled the cabin upon landing in Augusta, Georgia.

American Airlines passengers evacuate flight on wing of plane after landing in Georgia, video shows https://t.co/zE72PTBNur

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“American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, with service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), experienced a maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta. All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal. The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience,” an American Airlines spokesperson said.

WATCH:

American Eagle CRJ-900 had to be evacuated at Augusta Regional Airport on Tuesday morning after smoke entered the cabin while taxiing to the gate.

“American Eagle flight 5406, operated by PSA Airlines, with service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Augusta… pic.twitter.com/orLOgvNhk8

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Fox News reports:

The Federal Aviation Administration told Fox News Digital on Thursday morning that it is investigating the incident.

“The crew … reported smoke in the cabin after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia around 9:50 a.m. local time on Tuesday, April 1,” a spokesperson said. “Passengers deplaned the Bombardier CRJ900 on the airfield and were bused to the terminal.”

Following an inspection of the plane, it was determined that an electrical issue had caused the haze inside the cabin, WJBF reported, citing an airport spokesperson.

Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated Tuesday after crew members reported smoke in the cabin shortly after landing at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia.https://t.co/oAyYyV9rqg

— NTD News (@NTDNews) April 5, 2025

WATCH:

After touching down in Augusta, Georgia, a haze in the cabin of an American Airlines flight forced an emergency evacuation on the tarmac – some jumping down from the wing. The airline said the haze was due to a maintenance issue. @GioBenitez has details. https://t.co/HGXuBzexTM pic.twitter.com/DHaJEEwG3n

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Per CNN:

The CRJ-900 aircraft experienced “a maintenance issue after landing safely in Augusta,” the airline told CNN. “All passengers deplaned and were escorted to the airport terminal. The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we apologize for the inconvenience.”

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The return flight to Charlotte on the plane was canceled, but that aircraft was back in service Wednesday, according to FlightAware.

On Wednesday, a different plane flying the same route from Charlotte to Augusta also experienced a mechanical issue, American Airlines told CNN. That aircraft, a CRJ-700, circled and returned to Charlotte after about 20 minutes in the air, according to FlightAware. Three hours later, it took off again and made it safely to Augusta.